Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Superior Court TABLE OF CONTENTS
Leases ...... 1
Responsibilities of the Tenant ...... 2
Responsibilities of the Landlord ...... 2
Checking the Apartment ...... 3
Apartment Checklist ...... 4
Discrimination ...... 6
Security Deposits ...... 7
Rent Increases ...... 9
Fair Rent Commissions ...... 10
Evictions ...... 12
Utilities ...... 16
Condominium Conversions...... 17
Superior Court Housing Sessions ...... 18
Judicial District Court Locations ...... 19
Legal Aid O ces ...... 20
Lawyer Referral Service O ces ...... 21 LEASES A lease is a document that records the contract between the landlord (person who owns the property) and the tenant (person who rents the property).
Written Leases Most written leases contain the following items: n a description of the property the tenant is renting; n the length of time the tenant will be allowed to live in the unit; n the landlord’s name and the tenant’s name; n the amount of rent, the date the rent is due and any late charges for late payments of rent; n the landlord’s rules and regulations; n the tenant’s rights and responsibilities; n responsibilities for keeping the unit in good condition; n who will pay for utility services (electric, fuel, cable, and others), whether or not payment of utilities is included in the rent charge; and n the amount of the security deposit, if any. A written lease may also contain one or more of the following items: n sublease arrangements (terms under which the tenant may rent the apartment to someone else); n laundry and recreational facilities (whether any are included); and n which appliances (stove, refrigerator, and others), if any, are provided by the landlord. If there is no written lease, the landlord and tenant may agree upon terms orally.
Oral Leases An oral agreement is made between the landlord and tenant a er they discuss rental items. It is usually a month to month agreement – that is, the rent is paid on a monthly basis and the lease continues without a nal date until the landlord or the tenant ends it. An oral lease, like a written lease, must be followed by both parties; however, an oral lease is more di cult to enforce in court and its items are more di cult to prove because it comes down to one person’s word against another’s.
1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TENANT e tenant must: n pay the rent on time. If the rent is not paid by midnight of the ninth day a er the day it is due (for yearly or month-to-month leases) or midnight of the fourth day a er it is due (for week-to-week leases), the landlord may start legal proceedings to evict the tenant. n keep the apartment and the surrounding areas clean and in good condition. (For example, garbage should not be piled up or le around, but should be disposed of promptly.) n keep noise to a level that will not disturb your neighbors. n repair any damage to the apartment that was the fault of the tenant, or the tenant’s family members or guests. If there is major damage, the tenant should let the landlord know at once. n let the landlord know immediately if the apartment needs repairs that were not the tenant’s fault. n give the landlord permission to enter the apartment at reasonable agreed on times to inspect the place or to make any necessary repairs. n let the landlord know if the tenant will not be in the apartment for long periods of time so the landlord can keep an eye on things. n when the tenant is moving out, give the landlord proper advance notice. Be sure that the apartment is in the same condition as when the tenant moved in and return the key to the landlord.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LANDLORD e landlord must: n provide a clean apartment when the tenant moves in; n clean common areas (hallways, stairs, yards, entryways); n keep hallways and entryways lighted well; and n keep plumbing and heating systems working (both hot and cold running water). In addition, the following may be required by state and local housing, health, re, and environmental codes and regulations: n correctly repaired and safe stairways, porches, oors, ceilings, and walls; n good locks on the doors of the apartment; n safe re exits from the building;
2 n two electrical outlets in each room; n viewing devices on doors that open onto a hallway (in some communities); n extermination service if the apartment is infested with pests or rodents; n a working smoke detector; n appropriate receptacles for the removal of waste items, including providing for the separation of recyclable items from other solid waste; n compliance with regulations regarding weatherization standards and procedures (for properties participating in the rental assistance program); and n a non-electronic option for tenants to pay rent (for rental agreements or leases executed on or a er October 1, 2013).
Landlords should check with the appropriate state and local agencies to see what applies to their properties.
CHECKING THE APARTMENT It is very important for the tenant to check any apartment that he or she may rent for unsafe and unhealthy living conditions, so that these conditions can be xed before signing the lease. Some conditions to check for include the following: n kitchen appliances that don’t work correctly; n plumbing problems (leaking faucets, broken toilets and bathtubs); n not enough heat or hot water; n doors without locks; n building problems (leaking roof, broken windows, peeling paint, falling plaster); n broken or unsafe steps; n hallways that are not lighted well; n pest problems (rats, roaches or rodents); n overcrowding (many tenants located in the same location); n hazardous (dangerous) electrical wiring or equipment; n bad odors (the smell of garbage); and n other conditions in the apartment that appear unsafe or unhealthy. Also, both the landlord and the tenant should inspect the apartment together and should agree on the conditions when the tenant moves in. A sample checklist is on the following pages. e checklist should be completed by both the landlord and the tenant and will be helpful if there is a security deposit disagreement when the tenant moves out.
3 APARTMENT CHECKLIST Date: ______
Location of Premises: ______
EXTERIOR (Outside) Condition Walls ______Paint ______Porches ______Stairs ______Windows ______Doors ______
INTERIOR (Inside) Condition Floors ______Walls ______Carpeting ______Ceilings ______Windows ______Doors ______Tile ______Stairs ______Kitchen cabinets ______
Plumbing Bath xtures ______Kitchen sink ______Laundry facilities ______Hot water ______
4 Heating Radiators or registers ______
Electric Wiring ______Outlets ______Lighting ______
Appliances (if provided) Stove ______Refrigerator ______Others ______
LIVABILITY Condition Natural light/ventilation ______Closets & storage ______Adequate space ______Yard ______Public halls & stairs ______Pest or rodent problems ______Parking ______Security ______Smoke detectors ______
______Landlord’s Signature
______Tenant’s Signature
5 DISCRIMINATION Discrimination (not treating all people the same) because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, status as a veteran, learning disability, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation is illegal. Any person who feels that he or she has been discriminated against may le a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) immediately a er the problem has happened. While it is not necessary to hire a lawyer to le a complaint, it may be helpful to discuss the problem with a lawyer.
CHRO O ces Commission’s Central Office 450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103-1835 TDD (860) 541-3459 Connecticut Toll Free 1 (800) 477-5737
Capitol Region Office 450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 566-7710
Southwest Region Office 350 Fair eld Avenue, 6th Floor Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 579-6246
West Central Region Office Rowland State Government Center 55 West Main Street, Suite 210 Waterbury, CT 06702-2004 (203) 805-6530
Eastern Region Office 100 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 886-5703
6 Discrimination against families with children is also illegal except in certain situations. Landlords are allowed to discriminate against families with children when renting the following: n buildings with four units or less if the landlord lives in one of the apartments, and n some federal and state housing projects. Contact the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for further information on discrimination.
SECURITY DEPOSITS Most landlords require new tenants to give a security deposit when the new tenant moves in. e security deposit is a payment that is held by the landlord and that is used to protect the landlord from damages to the apartment that may be caused by the tenant during the lease period and that may be used by the landlord for unpaid rent. A security deposit is not applied to the rent bill but is completely separate. By law, the security deposit may not be any more than two months’ rent; however, if the tenant is 62 years old or older, it may not be more than one month’s rent. e deposit is held by the landlord in an account (escrow account) for the bene t of the tenant; the landlord merely has a security interest in (rights to the deposit if damage is caused or the rent is unpaid) the funds. e law requires the landlord to put the full amount of the security deposit in an escrow account where it will earn annual interest at a rate set by the Banking Commissioner. e tenant gets credit for the interest for all months in which the rent is paid on time (within the grace period that is set up in the lease). Except in certain situations, the tenant will not receive interest for any months in which the rent was paid a er the grace period. A landlord who does not pay the interest due on the security deposit may be sued by the tenant for the amount or may be subject to a ne.
Moving Out e landlord must return the security deposit to the tenant within thirty (30) days a er the tenant moves out, if the tenant has not caused damage to the premises. e landlord must return the full security deposit, plus interest. If the tenant has damaged the premises, the landlord must return only the amount of the security deposit that is le , if any, a er the landlord uses it to x the damage and must provide an itemized list of what was charged for the damages.
7 e tenant must give the landlord written notice of his or her new address so that the landlord knows where to send the money. A landlord who does not respond within thirty days may be liable for double the amount of the security deposit. e tenant may also wish to do the following to make sure the security deposit is returned: n read the lease and follow all of its provisions, especially those that deal with notice to the landlord of the move. n inspect the apartment with the landlord using a checklist. Compare it to the checklist completed before the tenant moved into the apartment. n take photographs of the apartment and have a person other than the landlord or tenant inspect the apartment. n clean the apartment. n repair all damage to the apartment caused by the tenant, the tenant’s family members or the tenant’s guests. n keep a le with copies of all letters to and from the landlord—the lease agreement, rent checks and/or receipts, written notices to or from the landlord, inspection checklists, and any other important items. n make all rental payments on time.
Damages e following are considered damages for which the landlord may keep some or all of the security deposit: n property damage other than normal wear and tear; n major and more than ordinary cleaning costs required because the apartment was le in an unsanitary condition; and n unpaid rent. e security deposit may not be used as a penalty payment because the landlord feels that the tenant has somehow violated a term of the lease. A landlord or tenant who has questions about security deposits may contact: Security Deposit Investigator State Banking Department 260 Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 240-8170
8 Going to Court (Small Claims Court) A tenant who feels that his or her security deposit is being withheld illegally, or a landlord who believes a tenant owes money for unpaid rent or for damage, may start ( le) a small claims law suit, if the amount of money claimed is $5,000.00 or less. ese law suits may be led in the housing session, if the premises is located in a town that falls under a Housing Session, or in the appropriate Small Claims area location. A more detailed explanation of the small claims process is available in booklet form at all Housing Session locations and Small Claims area locations and at court service centers and information desks.
RENT INCREASES A landlord has the right to raise the rent. But, the rent cannot be increased during the period of a written lease unless the parties have speci cally agreed to allow an increase. Also, a landlord is not required to give a certain amount of notice to the tenant of an expected rental increase (for example, a thirty day notice) unless that kind of notice was agreed upon when the lease was signed. If the landlord and tenant cannot agree on a new amount of rent, the tenant must pay whatever the tenant considers to be the fair rental value of the apartment. at amount may be the same amount as the old rent or a higher amount that is less than the landlord is asking for. As long as the tenant tries to pay what is honestly believed to be the fair rental value of the apartment, the landlord may not be able to evict for nonpayment of rent. But, the landlord may be able to evict for another reason, for example, because the lease has ended or because the tenant’s right or privilege to stay in the premises has ended. Some cities and towns in Connecticut have Fair Rent Commissions. (See pages 10-11.) ose commissions receive complaints from tenants who feel that their rents are too high, investigate the complaints, and hold hearings to determine the fair rental value of a particular unit. It is not necessary to hire a lawyer to represent you at the hearing, but hiring a lawyer may be helpful. A fair rent commission may be used by a tenant who: n feels that an expected rental increase is unfair; n is being charged for utilities that were included in the original rent; or n believes that the rent is unfair because of unsafe or unhealthy conditions which are illegal. Only a tenant who lives in a city or town with a Fair Rent Commission may le a complaint with the Commission in that city or town.
9 FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS
Bloomfield: Colchester: Town Manager Town Hall 800 Bloom eld Ave. 127 Norwich Ave. Bloom eld, CT 06002 Colchester, CT 06415 (860) 769-3504 (860) 537-7200
Bridgeport: Enfield: Town Hall 820 En eld St. 45 Lyon Ter. En eld, CT 06082 Bridgeport, CT 06604 (860) 253-6386 (203) 576-8323 Richard Metcalf
Farmington: New Haven: Human Services Town Hall 1 Monteith Dr. 165 Church St., 1st oor Farmington, CT 06034 New Haven, CT 06510 (860) 675-2390 (203) 946-8156
Glastonbury: Newington: Housing Authority Human Services 2155 Main St. 131 Cedar St. Glastonbury, CT 06033 Newington, CT 06111 (860) 652-7568 (860) 665-8590
Groton: Norwalk: Community Development City Hall Town Hall Annex 125 East Ave., Room 125 134 Groton Long Point Rd. Norwalk, CT 06856 Groton, CT 06340 (203) 854-7989 (860) 446-5990
Clinton: 54 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413 (860) 669-9333
10 Hamden: Rocky Hill: Community Development Town Hall 11 Pine St. 699 Old Main St. Hamden, CT 06514 Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (203) 776-5978 (860) 258-2700
Hartford: Simsbury: Housing and Property Town Hall Management Division 933 Hopmeadow St. Department of Simsbury, CT 06070 Development Services (860) 658-3200 250 Constitution Plaza, 4th Floor Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9049 Stamford: Manchester: Stamford Government Center Town Attorney’s O ce Social Services Commission 41 Center Street 888 Washington Blvd., 9th Floor Manchester, CT 06040 Stamford, CT 06904 (860) 647-3132 (203) 977-4112
Westbrook: Wethers eld: Town Hall Town Manager’s O ce 866 Boston Post Rd. 505 Silas Deane Hwy. Westbrook, CT 06498 Wethers eld, CT 06109 (860) 399-3040 (860) 721-2801
West Hartford: Windsor: Social Services Community Development 50 South Main St. Town of Windsor West Hartford, CT 06107 275 Broad St. (860) 561-7565 Windsor, CT 0609 (860) 285-1984
11 EVICTIONS (SUMMARY PROCESS) e only legal way a landlord can remove a tenant from the property is through a court eviction action called summary process. An eviction may be started for the following reasons: n lapse of time (the lease term has expired and the tenant has not moved out); n nonpayment of rent when due or within the grace period; n violation of a term of the lease or of a tenant’s duties and responsibilities; n nuisance or serious nuisance (conduct that substantially interferes with the comfort or safety of other tenants or other more serious conduct); n the tenant has no right or privilege to stay in the premises; and n the tenant’s right or privilege to stay in the premises has ended. To start the eviction case, the landlord must rst serve (have legal papers delivered to) the tenant with a notice to quit. e notice is formally served on the tenant by a state marshal or an indierent person. It gives the date that the tenant must voluntarily leave the apartment and the reason for eviction. If the tenant has not moved out of the property voluntarily by the date given in the notice to quit, the landlord may have a state marshal serve a summons and complaint on the tenant. e summons is an o cial court form that tells the tenant that an eviction is being brought against him or her. e return date on the form tells the tenant when to le papers with the court, not when to go to court for a hearing. e tenant has two (2) days a er the return date to le a paper called an Appearance (form JD-CL-12) or he or she may lose the case by default. It is extremely important for the tenant to le an appearance form and a proper pleading to the complaint on time. A landlord may get an execution which allows a state marshal to physically remove a tenant and his or her belongings in as little as ve (5) days a er the date of judgment. Sundays and legal holidays are not included in counting the ve (5) days.
12 All of the courts that handle evictions have simpli ed forms and instructions which help landlords and tenants who wish to represent themselves. Also, the courts have specially trained housing mediators to mediate (try to reach reasonable decision in) housing cases.
Stay of Execution If the tenant loses an eviction case, the tenant is allowed to stay in the apartment for ve (5) days. Sundays, legal holidays and the date of judgment are not included in counting the ve (5) days. is is called a stay of execution. Notice of the judgment is mailed to the tenant, with an explanation of the tenant’s rights. If an eviction judgment enters because the tenant has not paid the rent, and the tenant pays to the court all of the rent due within ve (5) days of the date of judgment, the tenant may ask the court to allow the tenant to stay in the premises for up to three (3) months. If an eviction judgment enters against the tenant for lapse of time, violation of the lease or the tenant’s duties and responsibilities, or where the tenant’s right to occupy has terminated, the tenant is allowed to remain in the apartment for ve (5) days from the date of judgment and may ask the court to stay for up to an additional six (6) months. As soon as the stay of execution expires, the landlord may get an execution to remove the tenant and his or her belongings from the apartment. A state marshal must serve the tenant or leave a copy of the execution notice at the premises. More information on the eviction process is contained in A Landlord’s Guide To Summary Process or A Tenant’s Guide to Summary Process. Both booklets are available in courts handling housing matters, in court service centers and at public information desks.
13 NOTICE TO QUIT (END) POSSESSION STATE OF CONNECTICUT JD-HM-7 Rev. 4-19 C.G.S. § 47a-23 SUPERIOR COURT www.jud.ct.gov Instructions: 1. Complete this notice. Make sure that the person signing this notice is the owner or lessor, or the owner's or lessor's legal representative, or the owner's or lessor's attorney-at-law or in-fact. ADA NOTICE 2. Give the completed notice to a state marshal or any proper officer with enough copies for each The Judicial Branch of the State of adult occupant and tenant you want to evict. Connecticut complies with the Americans with 3. After service (delivery to the tenant(s) and occupant(s)) is made, the original Notice to Quit will Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation in accordance be returned to you. If you do not want to include your address on this form, give this with the ADA, contact a court clerk or an ADA information to the marshal or other proper officer on a separate sheet so that the officer can contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ADA. return the original notice to you promptly after making service.
To: Name(s) of tenant(s) and occupant(s)
Address of premises, including apartment number, if any
You must quit (end) possession or occupancy of the premises described above and now occupied by you on or before (date) for the following reason(s) (specify):
If you have not moved out of the premises by the date indicated above, an eviction (summary process) case may be started against you. Name and title of person signing (Print or type) Signed
Name of landlord Date signed Dated at (Town) Address of person signing (Submit to proper SAMPLEofficer on a separate sheet if desired ) Return of Service (To be completed by officer who serves (delivers) this notice) Name(s) of person(s) served Address at which service was made On (Date of service)
Fees Copy
Endorsement
Then and there I made due and legal service of the foregoing notice by leaving a true and Service attested copy (copies) with or at the place where each of the tenant(s) and occupant(s) named Travel above usually live. Attest (Name and title) Total
14 SUMMARY PROCESS STATE OF CONNECTICUT (EVICTION) COMPLAINT – SUPERIOR COURT NONPAYMENT OF RENT www.jud.ct.gov JD-HM-8 Rev. 2-19 C.G.S. § 47a-23a P.B. § 10-29 Instructions to plaintiff (landlord) ADA NOTICE 1. Attach this complaint to the Summons (form JD-HM-32) and follow the instructions on that form. The Judicial Branch of the State of 2. Attach the original Notice to Quit (End) Possession (form JD-HM-7) to this complaint. Connecticut complies with the Americans with 3. If there is a written lease, do not attach a copy of the lease to this complaint. If you want to make Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a the lease a part of your complaint, refer to the lease as an exhibit (for example "Exhibit A") and reasonable accommodation in accordance file it separately with the court no later than the return date. Serve a copy of the exhibit upon with the ADA, contact a court clerk or an ADA each party who appears in this matter at the first court session of the matter or no later than contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ADA. seven days after receipt of notice of the appearance of the party, whichever is earlier. Service must be made as provided in sections 10-12 through 10-17 of the Connecticut Practice Book.
Return Date: Plaintiff(s)/Landlord(s) Judicial District of vs. Judicial District Housing Session at
Defendant(s)/Tenant(s) Town/City
Complaint
1. On or about (date) the plaintiff (landlord), and the defendant (tenant) agreed orally or in a written lease (Exhibit ) that the defendant would rent the following premises (rented property):
Location of premises (number, street, town and unit or floor number)
for the term of one (term of lease). (week/month/year)
2. The defendant agreed to pay $ weekly monthly on the day (Amount of money defendant agreed to pay) of each week month.
3. The defendant used and occupied the premises as agreed under the lease and still occupies the premises.
4. The defendant has not paid the rent due on (date) as agreed to in the lease.
5. On (date) the plaintiff had a Notice to Quit (End) Possession (form JD-HM-7) served on the defendant and that notice required the defendant to move out of the premises on or before (date) . The Notice to Quit (End) Possession (form JD-HM-7) is attached to this complaint.
6. The time given in the Notice to Quit (End) Possession (form JD-HM-7) for the defendant to move out of the premises has SAMPLE ended, but the defendantSAMPLE has not moved out.
The plaintiff asks the court for judgment for immediate possession of the premises.
The plaintiff also asks for forfeiture to the plaintiff of the defendant's possessions and personal effects because this is a nonresidential property.
Signed (Plaintiff/Plaintiff's attorney) Date signed
15 UTILITIES Landlords are required to keep all heating, plumbing, electrical systems, and appliances working. Unless the rental agreement states that the tenant is responsible, the landlord must supply running water and reasonable amounts of heat and hot water. If it is the landlord’s responsibility to provide and pay for heat, the law requires the temperature of the apartment to be at least 65 degrees at all times of the year. If problems arise with utilities supplied by the landlord, the tenant should: n First, contact the landlord in person to notify him/her of the problem, then notify the landlord in writing, and follow up with a call. n If the utility is not restored, contact the local health department or housing code o ce. ey have the power to contact the landlord and inspect the apartment. n Contact the local police department. n Restore the utility and deduct the cost from the rent. n A er two (2) business days without a utility, get another place to live until the utility is restored. Where the tenant must supply the utility, he or she should: n make all payments on time; and n contact the utility company to work out a payment plan.
Termination of Service If the utility company plans to turn o (terminate) service, it is required to give at least thirteen (13) days notice. e notice will be mailed and will probably not be a separate letter but will be put on the bill itself. e utility company will not terminate service if: n Someone who lives in the property is seriously ill. (In this case, the patient’s doctor must provide a written notice and the tenant must make partial payment for utility service.) n It is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, a legal holiday, the day before a legal holiday, or a day that the utility company’s business o ce is closed.
16 n Part of the payment (at least 20% of the amount due) has been made. In this case, the utility company will not turn o service once it receives this payment, and must send another notice giving thirteen (13) more days. n Utility service may not, under any circumstance, be turned o from November 1st to April 15th if a tenant’s income is low and the tenant receives assistance from Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance, or if the only income he or she receives is from Social Security, Veteran’s compensation, or pension or unemployment compensation. If the tenant cannot pay the bill or disagrees with the amount of the bill, the tenant should: n contact the company and speak to a customer service representative, and n if no agreement is reached, speak to the company review o cer. For additional information or help, contact: Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) 10 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051 Toll-free: 1-800-382-4586
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS In the event that a landlord decides to change (convert) a property to condominiums, a tenant has some rights, including the following: the right to have the rst chance to buy the condominium, and the right to additional notice to nd another place. For information about condominium conversions, as well as for information and assistance regarding other housing matters, contact: Housing Education Resource Center 901 Wethers eld Avenue, 2nd Floor Hartford, CT 06114 (860) 296-4242
17 SUPERIOR COURT HOUSING SESSIONS Fair eld Judicial District New Haven Judicial District Superior Court-Housing Session Superior Court-Housing Session 1061 Main Street 121 Elm Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 New Haven, CT 06510 Telephone: (203) 579-6936 Telephone: (203) 789-7937
Hartford Judicial District Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court-Housing Session Superior Court-Housing Session 80 Washington Street 17 Belden Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Norwalk, CT 06850 Telephone: (860) 756-7920 Telephone: (203) 846-4332
New Britain Judicial District Waterbury Judicial District Superior Court-Housing Session Superior Court-Housing Session 20 Franklin Square, Room 211 300 Grand Street New Britain, CT 06051 Waterbury, CT 06721 Telephone: (860) 515-5130 Telephone: (203) 591-3310
18 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LOCATIONS HANDLING HOUSING MATTERS Judicial District of Ansonia-Milford Judicial District of New London at Milford at New London 14 West River Street 70 Huntington Street Milford, CT 06460 New London, CT 06320 (203) 877-4293 (860) 443-5363
Judicial District of Danbury Judicial District of New London 146 White Street at Norwich Danbury, CT 06810 1 Courthouse Square (203) 207-8600 Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 887-3515 Judicial District of Litch eld at Torrington Judicial District at Tolland 50 Field Street 69 Brooklyn Street Torrington, CT 06790 Rockville, CT 06066 (860) 626-2100 (860) 875-6294
Judicial District at Meriden Judicial District of Windham 54 West Main Street at Putnam Meriden, CT 06450 155 Church Street (203) 238-6667 Putnam, CT 06260 (860) 928-7749 Judicial District at Middlesex 1 Court Street Middletown, CT 06457-3374 (860) 343-6400
19 LEGAL AID OFFICES For all initial screening of requests for legal assistance from legal aid programs in Connecticut: Statewide Legal Services, Inc. (860) 344-0380 (Hartford, Central Connecticut, Middletown Areas) (All Other Regions) 1-800-453-3320 Greater Hartford Legal Aid Hartford O ce (860) 541-5000 New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc. New Haven O ce (203) 946-4811 Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. Regional O ces: Bridgeport (203) 336-3851 New Britain (860) 225-8678 New London (860) 447-0323 Stamford (203) 348-9216 Waterbury (203) 756-8074 Willimantic (860) 456-1761
Satellite Locations: Danbury 1-800-541-8909 Meriden/Middletown (860) 225-8678 Norwalk (203) 348-9216 Norwich (860) 447-0323 Rockville 1-800-413-7796 Torrington 1-800-413-7797 AIDS Legal Network (860) 541-5040 Legal Assistance for Medicare Patients 1-800-413-7796 or (860) 423-2556
20 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE OFFICES Location: Fair eld County (203) 335-4116 Hartford, Litch eld, Middlesex, (860) 525-6052 Tolland and Windham Counties New Haven County (203) 562-5750 New London County (860) 889-9384
21 e Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the ADA, contact a Judicial Branch employee or an ADA contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ada/.
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